Connect with young climate leaders from around the world
The C40 Youth Hub brings together young climate leaders aged 15-29 who are active in city youth climate councils and youth-led organisations.
Members collaborate across cities and countries, influence C40’s priorities, and engage directly with mayors and decision-makers.
What Youth Hub members do:
- Help shape C40’s priorities and initiatives
- Access the latest urban climate data and resources
- Connect with youth leaders tackling similar challenges in other cities
- Share their local work with a global network
- Engage with mayors and climate stakeholders
Youth climate leaders can apply online to join the Hub.
Why join the Youth Hub?
Make your voice count where decisions happen
Influence climate policy
Youth Hub members advise C40 on priorities, contributing to publications and campaigns, and sharing perspectives directly with mayors and decision-makers. Members also access the latest urban climate data to inform their local climate work.
Get support for your work
The Hub supports programmes and events that members organise in their own cities. Members also share opportunities they’re creating with the network, increasing impact across cities.
Connect with leaders like you
Action Groups bring together members focused on specific climate topics to exchange knowledge and organise activities together. The network connects young leaders across more than 200 cities who are tackling similar challenges.
Access resources and opportunities
Members receive invitations to speak at climate events, participate in capacity-building programmes, apply for scholarships and funding, and explore job placements. C40 also organises webinars, training, publications, and campaigns for and with members.
How to join
Ready to connect with youth climate leaders worldwide?
Who can join
The Youth Hub is open to young climate leaders aged 15-29 who are active in city youth climate councils and/or youth-led climate organisations.
How to apply
Complete the online application form, and share information about yourself, your climate work, and what you hope to contribute to the network.
What happens next
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You can expect to hear an update about your application within a week of applying.
Questions about the Youth Hub?
Get in touch with C40’s Youth Engagement team
Our team is here to help with your questions about eligibility, the application process, or for more information about what is involved in joining the Youth Hub. Contact us at youth@c40.org.
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